Distress has the potential to compromise academic and interpersonal functioning. Those who work directly with students often see signs of distress and are in a unique position to reach out. While there are several support services for students, an initial conversation or inquiry about a student's wellbeing can have a significant impact, often prompting them to access timely help or makes the changes necessary to ensure their academic situation isn't jeopardized.

Below are some ways you can help.

Ways You Can Help

Start a Conversation with the StudentAn initial conversation or inquiry about a student’s wellbeing can have a significant impact, often prompting them to access timely help or makes the changes necessary to ensure their academic situation isn’t jeopardized.

Seek Guidance or AdviceThere are people and services on campus to assist you in dealing with distressed students. Common reasons for consulting include determining the seriousness of a situation and how quickly it needs to be addressed, as well as reviewing or developing a plan for responding.

Consultation options:

Consider consulting with a colleague, supervisor, department head, associate dean, or other trusted member of the U of S community

Student Counselling Services 306-966-4920 When a student’s distress is interfering with academic functioning and you have questions about the following: seriousness of the situation, how best to intervene, how to deliver ‘bad news, what accommodations may be appropriate, what services are available, and when and how to refer students to counselling services